Branson, Missouri, is an area steeped in rich history and heritage. Take the history of Shepherd of the Hills and the Baldknobbers, for example. Or perhaps the history that surrounds the Table Rock Dam. Silver Dollar City, one of the worlds’ leading theme parks, is a great showcase of the Missouri Ozarks heritage. There is a great deal of natural history here too – just look at all of the beautiful springs, forests and rock formations. If you are a Branson history buff, you just might be interested in the history of Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort, one of the leading resorts in Branson.
Thousand Hills in very well known in the Midwest for its award winning golf course, and for the venue’s willingness to cater to golfers of all levels, from professional all the way down to novice. The golf course is open to the public, and Thousand Hills often hosts golfing events. The resort side of the business is also extremely popular; Thousand Hills offers golf course and lakeside condos, as well as a hotel and rental cabins. All options come with a host of luxurious amenities to make a travelers stay comfortable and convenient. Thousand Hills also partners with several area businesses to offer guests the Platinum Experience during their stay. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that Thousand Hills has become such a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. So how and when did it all get started?
In 1990, partners of Silver Dollar City purchased a spread of 330 acres for a whopping $2.85 million dollars; this purchased property was dubbed ‘Thousand Hills.’ Over the next few years, some of the acreage was sold to other businesses. In 1992, the beginnings of what would later become an award winning golf course began to take shape. Condominiums were soon added to the lineup and in that same year, Thousand Hills sold eighty condos in eleven weeks – and that was just the beginning of condo success!
In October of 1993, construction on the golf course began. One hundred twenty thousand yards of rock were moved, and over seven hundred thousand dollars of topsoil was purchased and trucked in to aid in course construction. In 1994, the Clubhouse was built and in 1995, the golf course and clubhouse were completed with a total cost of $8 million. The legendary Andy Williams hit the venues’ first ever golf ball in April of 1995, and history went on from there. The condos, and later on, cabins, continued to be a huge hit and sold out repeatedly. Everyone wanted a piece of the Thousand Hills pie, and that still holds true today!
So come visit Thousand Hills Hotel and Gold Resort today – stay in a cabin or condo, play a round of golf, and simply enjoy this great place that history brought forth.
